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  • water colored waves and multi-colored plastic bottle cap art framed by paint lines

    Trash to Treasure: Create Art from Ocean Plastics

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Discover how art and science come together to explore one of the most pressing challenges facing our oceans: Ocean Plastics & Marine Debris. Presented in partnership by Crystal Cove Conservancy […]

  • Executive Committee Meeting

    Meetings will be held at the Cultural Center/Japanese Language School in Cottage #34 unless otherwise noted. Remote access will generally be available, though members are encouraged to attend in person […]

  • 2026 Discovery Series – Hiking 101

    Members Only Event: Learn how to access exclusive member events and programs today! Ready to venture beyond neighborhood walks and confidently prepare for a full day on the trail? Designed for […]

  • Drone shot of Crystal Cove on the coastline during sunset.

    Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    This guided interpretive hike explores Crystal Cove State Park’s sandy shoreline and coastal bluffs, offering an up-close look at the plants, animals, and ecosystems that define our marine and coastal […]

  • Historic District Walking Tour

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    During this 60-minute tour led by Conservancy educators, participants will step back in time to explore the history of Crystal Cove State park and the Historic District’s rescue and restoration. […]

  • Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike

    Berns Amphitheatre

    Set in the heart of Crystal Cove’s rugged backcountry, this immersive hike ventures into Moro Canyon to explore some of Southern California’s most unique and threatened ecosystems. Participants will learn […]

  • Endless Summer Soirée

    Crystal Cove State Park

    27th Annual Crystal Cove Endless Summer Soirée: an unforgettable evening celebrating conservation, community, and the power of STEM education. Learn more about table sponsorships here. Individual tickets may become available closer […]

  • Board of Directors Meeting

    Meetings will be held at the Cultural Center/Japanese Language School in Cottage #34 unless otherwise noted. Remote access will generally be available, though members are encouraged to attend in person whenever possible. Meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays from 4:00–5:30 PM.

  • Explore the Cove – Accessible Coastal Ecology Hike

    Crystal Cove State Park, Reef Point Entrance

    Experience the beauty of Crystal Cove State Park on a guided coastal ecology hike designed with accessibility in mind. This relaxed, interpretive walk follows a wide, flat, paved, and hard-packed blufftop trail, creating an enjoyable experience for wheelchair users, people with mobility challenges, and anyone seeking a more accessible outdoor experience. Along the way, you'll […]

  • Group of people leaning over their boat to pet a gray whale

    Cove Talk with Steven Swartz: 50 Years with the Gray Whales of Baja California

    Crystal Cove Cottage Check-in Deck #35 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    Each winter, thousands of gray whales travel more than 10,000 miles along the California coast on one of the longest migrations of any mammal on Earth. Their journey connects the waters of Laguna San Ignacio in Baja California Sur, Mexico to Crystal Cove, offering a remarkable reminder that our coastline is part of something far […]